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  • Public Health
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Epidemiology

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  • Cancer is the leading cause of death in France, surpassing cardiovascular diseases since 2008.
  • Occupational cancers represent a significant, potentially underestimated, portion of all cancer cases.
  • Identifying occupational cancer risk factors is challenging due to their presence in general environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the complexities in detecting occupational cancer risk factors.
  • To review classified carcinogenic substances and activities.
  • To emphasize the importance of ongoing research in occupational carcinology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of classifications by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) for carcinogenic substances and activities.
  • Analysis of common cancer sites and occupational exposure types.
  • Overview of current mandatory preventive actions in French occupational health.

Main Results:

  • 36 substances and 13 activities are classified as Group 1 (carcinogenic).
  • 37 substances and 6 activities are classified as Group 2A (probably carcinogenic).
  • Lung, bladder, and skin cancers are the most common sites; chemical exposure, construction, mining, and metal production are frequent exposures.

Conclusions:

  • Despite mandatory preventive measures, occupational cancer risks require continued research and improved knowledge.
  • Enhanced understanding of occupational carcinogens is crucial for effective worker health protection.
  • The underestimation of occupational cancers necessitates ongoing vigilance and research efforts.